Bourbon Lover's Fruitcake

Trivia:

December 7 is National Fruitcake Day

Bourbon Lover's Fruitcake

Ingredients:

2 oz. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey (or your bourbon of choice)

1 cup Dates (chopped)

1 cup. Italian maraschino cherries (Luxardo's)

1 & 1/2 cup Craisins

1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)

1/2 cup Pecan (chopped)

1 cup Dark brown sugar

1 pc. Egg

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 stick Butter (1/2 cup melted)

1 tbsp. Orange zest

1 cup Sour Cream

1 & 3/4 cup All-purpose flour

1/4 cup All-purpose flour (for dredging)

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Vanilla

*Save some of the fruit and nuts which you intend to use to decorate.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.

2. Lightly brush the loaf pan with butter.

Alternatives: Silicon loaf pan or line with parchment paper

3. Combine the fruit & nuts in a mixing bowl: dates, cherries, craisins, walnuts and

pecan. Dredge the mixture in 1/4 cup of flour to evenly coat, set aside.

4. In a bowl, fold in the baking soda with the sour cream - set aside.

5. Mix the butter & brown sugar, beat until it's creamy in texture. Drop in the egg,

zest, salt, vanilla & orange zest - blend for at least a